3 Carjacking suspects arrested after chase in East St. Louis

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOV.com) – A high speed chase ended with the capture of three suspects who were wanted for a carjacking in East St. Louis.

According to investigators, the case started at 1 a.m. when two men were carjacked in East St. Louis. The two victims, a driver and passenger, were both beaten by the suspects who then took off in the victim's vehicle. Police were able to spot the carjackers, but lost them.

Around 2:30 p.m. the suspects were spotted on Highway 64 as they exited the interstate, and a car chase ensued.

Police are currently processing the evidence and working toward filing charges against the three suspects.